Love,
Sara Glazer, Hayley Alperin, Romy David, Shana Haddad, and Sarah Cohn
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
On February 26, 2010 a beloved friend, family member, and warmhearted girl tragically passed away. Julia Siegler was a beautiful, happy, kind, and all around perfect person. Everyones' primary wish, when notified of her death, was to have more time to talk to and be with Julia. Whether you were best friends or simply acquaintances, we want you to take time to write Letters To Julia so that she can always be a part of your daily life. We are all going through the same thing, and need each other to get through this. Please post as much or as little as you want on the comment button below. Don't feel embarrassed to say whatever is on your mind, we all feel that way about our dear friend Julia. We encourage you to write daily or as often as you can, as if you were chatting with Julia. By doing so, her happy soul will always be in our hearts and our memories.
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Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteToday we all went to Romy's house. We watched videos of you dancing, you really were amazing. Your dance to Imagine was beautiful. We baked brownies, you would've loved them. Then we watched the Hangover. We really miss you, and can't stop thinking about you. Everyone loves you so much Julz, its insane. If you were here, you probably would have laughed the whole time. The only one we want to be with right now is you, and we hope you're having fun wherever you are.
Love,
Sara Glazer, Romy David, and Sarah Cohn
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeletealthough i have never met you, i have only heard amazing things about you. you were kind beautiful and talented. you did not deserve what happened and you will stay in my mind and heart for the rest of my life. i send all my love to your family and close friends because i know how devastating your loss is to them. you still alive in everyone's thoughts
we love you and everything about you
all my love
Clara <3
Dear Julia
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much. It is so hard to realize that you are no longer with us. When we were little and would hang out (me, you, and krista knighton) i would always tell my mom how much fun i had with you. Then, starting last year, I would see you at dance almost everyday of the week and that was amazing. You were such a beautiful person and dancer. I love you so so so much and you will always stay in my heart. I will never forget you
xoxo
christa
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI cant believe on Thursday night i saw you and now I'll never be able to see you again. When i saw you at dance all i could think was, wow this girl is an a amazing dancer, and i have not seen her stop smiling since she stepped through the doors at BAD. Your smile was infectious to everyone around you and your happiness was seen by everyone you have ever met. I am just hoping that right now you are able to see how many people think you are incredible and how many people are thinking about you and your family. There is so much i could say about your amazing personality, but i would be going on forever. I just hope you know that next weekend at LADF we'll be representing you and dancing for you. And i know you'll be right there with us. I Love You So Much.
XOXO-Mia.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI don't want to admit you're gone. You were the first person who really changed my life,and even at the age of 3, I knew that you were incredibly special. You are among the most talented I ever came to know and made me laugh whenever you were around. Just thinking of all the times we spent together hurts because I miss you so terribly. Your smile, your intelligence, your quirkiness, and your ability to strike up a conversation with anyone will be missed so much. And although I am not the most religious person out there, I know that the only place for you is Heaven. I love you Julia, rest in peace.
paris
Julia, even though I only met you once your smile brightened up the room. I have only heard amazing things about. Your death has affected many in my life so it has also affected me. I have heard you were an amazing friend, person , and dancer. I am sending my best wishes to you, your family, and friends. You are still alive in spirit among many.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace.
<3,
elizabeth
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your gone. It won't process in my mind that i will never be able to see you again. You were such an amazing friend and every day I can't stop crying. I miss you so much! you were the happiest prettiest most bubbly person i knew. We have had so many great times that i will never forget. You will always be in my heart. You were so important to so many people and you did not deserve this. My head hurts and my eyes are always watery. I can't deal with this pain of not being able to be with you. i love you with all my heart and i will never ever forget you. rest in peace jules!! i love you so much baby girl!! xoxoxo <3
Julia,
ReplyDeleteTough i didn't know you, i know how much you are loved, and how amazing you were. you mad such a impact on my friends life, and i wish that i could of met you as well, you will never be forgotten and i know that i will always think of you. rest in peace, <3
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteMy beautiful beautiful Julia. I have not stopped thinking about you for the past 3 days. They have all been a blur and nothing seems to matter anymore. I don't care how I look, I don't care if my hair looks like a rat's nest. All i care about is you. We cried for you all of last night. It was really hard going to your school Saturday morning. I felt sick to my stomach and every time we won a debate, I thought of you. We went to bed thinking of you, woke up thinking of you, and spent all of the morning talking about you. Nothing will ever be the same again. We watched the two seconds in your Imagine dance that I know you worked so hard on over and over again just to see the part where we could hear your voice. It didn't hit me till now. Now I realize I would do ANYTHING to get you back. I can't believe Thursday night I was running around giving you piggyback rides, and the time we hugged you goodbye I had no way to know it would be the last time. I remember every single time you said goodbye I would miss you even though I knew I would see you at dance the next day. I can't believe just a couple days ago I was waiting for you to run down the escalator with Krista, Natalie, and everyone else as usual and now I can't see your face again. You never grew up, you never had kids, you never had grandkids. We never grew up together like we planned and our kids were never best friends, but I'll never ever forget you Julz.
Your one of my best friends ever and that will never change.I love you so much.
Love,
Sara G.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how this happened. I can still hardly believe it. I've known you since kindergarten and we've had so many memories. Even though it's been a while since i last saw you, there's no way i could ever forget you. We've had so many laughs and amazing times that will stay with me forever. I will never forget when we went to Boston and Philidelphia in sixth grade. We shared a bed on the first night and got so hot in the middle of the night that you took all the covers and flew them up and down, so we could get air from the sheets that were working like a fan. You screamed, "MAKE COOL, MAKE COOL!" We laughed uncontrollably for hours and got almost no sleep that night. You always knew how to make everyone laugh and you put a smile on everyones face you knew. I feel so blessed that i was so close to you and knowing that you're gone hurts so much. Everyone loves you, Julia, and miss you terribly. I always knew you were going to change the world somehow. I just wish you knew how much i cared about you and how much i loved you, and always will. I know you'll always be with me. You've taught me so much about love, friendship, and myself and i thank you for that. I love you so much, Julia. Rest in peace
Love,
Sarah Cohn
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEver since the accident on Friday 26th of 2010. Lots of people have been crying and everyone has been devastated even me. I know i didnt really know but u were an amazing dancer,student,friend, and daughter. I have been thinking about u ever since.
We all love u so very much
and we know your in a good place now.
Rest in Peace Julia.
You will be missed.
We all love you and you are in all of our hearts. <3
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEver since the accident on Friday 26th of 2010. Lots of people have been crying and everyone has been devastated even me. I know i didnt really know u but u were an amazing dancer,student,friend, and daughter. I have been thinking about u ever since.
We all love u so very much
and we know your in a good place now.
Rest in Peace Julia.
You will be missed.
We all love you and you are in all of our hearts. <3
Love Taylor (left something out)
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteyou are precious. You are beautiful. In my mind you will never be gone. I can't believe that your not here anymore, and i feel like it was just yesterday that we were giving each other facials, and painting our nails purple. You are a special person. Your smile always cheered me up and brighten the whole room. Your unique personality shined, and changed many lives. Your extraordinary dancing inspired many. Whenever I was sad, i knew that you were always there. And last night when we were crying, I knew that if you were here, you would without a doubt make me smile. I keep imagining your stunning and happy face, and start crying uncontrollably. You are truly the kindest person i've ever met. Your life was too short, and its unfair. It's a tragedy what happened, because Thursday you were her, and Friday you weren't. You will never know what an amazing impact you made on thousands of people. You will never be forgotten. I love you forever and dearly, and there won't be one day of my life that goes by without me thinking of you. I miss you more then words can say. You will be in my, and many hearts and minds for the rest of our lives. Julia, you are precious.
Xoxoxo.
Romy D.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard what had happened, I was truly in shock. Even though I haven't known you well for a while, the memories that immediately came to mind were only good ones. Your contagious smile, our days at Sunshine Pre-school, you and I climbing over bathroom stalls at summer camp in second grade when nobody was there, and the list goes on. One of my biggest regrets after I had heard the news was not spending more time with you and not keeping in touch, because even though I wanted to see more of you, I took for granted the fact that I thought you would be here forever, and I wish you would be. I think we've all learned an important lesson from what happened, but I wish we didn't have to learn it the hard way, at your expense. Everyone loves you Julia, and I really hope you knew that. You will be in our hearts forever.
Love,
Ava
Julia,
ReplyDeleteYour friends love you so much. I can only hope that things will only be going up from here. You are such beautiful girl and I just want to thank you for teaching me to cherish every moment and every friend. You have undoubtedly changed my life forever. Even though we will not be able to see your beautiful smile anymore, you are still alive through pictures, videos, words, and memories. The impact you have had on the world is more than most people achieve in a lifetime. You have lived a thousand lives and your spirit is eternal. May God Bless you and your family.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to write about how I feel right now. I miss you so much, and I would do anything to get you back. I will never walk into the dance room the same way anymore. I won't be able to open the locker we shared and look at the purple booty shorts and purple v-neck you used to wear. And I don't know what I am going to do every odd day during 5th period. We used to sit at the field and talk about everything on our mind, you gaby and I. I will cherish those moments forever. And at 9th period I wont be able to look at the seat you sat in. The class will feel empty to me. I won't be able to look the the "biomass" poster we made. I was always jealous of your bubble letters and the car you made on that poster. There is so much more I could be writing you right now, but I just can't think of anything else. Julia, I never thought I would be writing this to you. I never thought I could feel so much pain. I love you so much and I can't even begin to describe how much I miss you. You will be in my heart forever, and you've changed my life in so many ways.
Love,
Caroline
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteToday when i looked at the back seat of my car, i swear you were sitting right there and i was helping you put on your fake eyelashes for competition. The day i found out you were going to be one dance team with me i was overfilled with joy and excitement for the fun year you and me were gunna spend together. I remember we spent Valentine's Day together and i really had such a great time and only wish we could do it again. I've known you since before pre-school and you've always were a genius, beautiful (inside and out), hilarious, artistic, a little bit crazy, and just the sweetest thing. You are my invisible ninja and the only reason i am able to get myself out of bed everyday. My life wouldn't have been half as amazing if you weren't part of it, and i feel so fortunate that you were. Of all the people in this world, i can't understand why it was you, but i hope you are okay and i hope we will someday be together again maybe in a different life. Julia i loved you sooooo much and i only hope that you knew that. Today i am going to your memorial and I'm wearing purple right now just because i know you loved it and i loved you. You were always filled with such a passion for life and all things good. Yesterday when me and Krista were going down the escalator we saw that purple and yellow dress that you claimed was " the most julia thing ever!" We both kinda looked at each other and i was soo close to buying it but that's your dress and it wouldn't be right for anyone else to wear it. This monday i plan on wearing my leotard and B.A.D. sweats to hebrew school just like you did. Julia i miss you more than you will ever know and going to dance yesterday was devastating and i couldn't help but think that you were just going to pop and do one of your famous karate kicks and yell surprise! You become such a part of my daily life and i feel lost and confused and lonely without you.
I was thinking the other day that our world and our dance team and hebrew school and your school was just one big candle. All tightly put together. And then you come along julia and you are the fire! You are the fire that lights us up, makes us twinkle and shimmer. Like all candles, the light eventually goes out, but yours was blown out far too soon. But the drip marks that you've left us with make will make you live on with us forever And nobody can ever take that away from any of us.
Julia as much we all need you and wish you can come back, your mommy really needs you now. Julia were such a gift to all of us and i feel like a lonely soul without you.
love you forever and hope to see you again in another life. I was watching the Imagine video on youtube and when you took off your shirt to reveal the peace sign tank under, i feel like that was your goodbye to everyone and a symbol that you are okay and in peace now.
I can't think of anything else to say but i love you more than wil you will ever know and i really hope you knew that.
Always,
Natalie
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI only got to meet you 4 or 5 times, but I can't even begin to explain how much your death has effected me. From those few times that I met you, I could tell you were, overall, a really incredible person. You were so funny, nice, and sweet. I remember meeting you distinctly at this one bar mitzvah - you told me that you liked my shoes and I said that I liked your dress. You smiled at me and I can honestly say that your smile was one of the prettiest smiles that I've ever seen. When some people smile, it seems sort of ungenuine - but Julia, when you smiled, it was real. You literally lit up the whole room. You were like the sun. And now that you're gone, it's like a part of the sun is gone - on Friday morning, we lost a piece of sunlight that lit up all of of our lives. You were such an amazing person, Julia, and I wish I could have gotten to know you better. We all love you and miss you so much - everyone who knew you, and even some people who didn't know you, have been completely devastated by your death. Yesterday, I sat on my stairs, thought about you, and burst into tears. I cannot comprehend why that this happened to you. Nobody deserves to have this happen to them, but most of all, not you Julia. You were such a good person. People say everything happens for a reason, but not this. There was no reason why this had to happen to you. You are on all of our minds and will forever be in our hearts. You will never be forgotten.
Love,
Hayley Jones
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough i never met you, the things i hear about you are truly amazing. You seem like such an amazing person and i am so sad we have lost you in our lives. You were so beautiful, smart and kind. You were caring and truly amazing. Your friends and family will miss you so much! rest in peace julia.
love always.
Juls,
ReplyDeleteFrom the first day of Kindergarden to February 26, 2010 we have amazing and unforgettable memories together. We became very close in elementary school and remained close throughout middle school. I can vividly remember every single birthday of yours. We would always make pizzas, and create beautiful arts and crafts which were your expertices considering you had the most incredible artisitc side to you. We wouldstay up late so many nights and talk in your jacuzzi and then go up to the hide out and talk even more. Your mom always had the best snacks prepared and waiting for us at all times. I remember going to your house one day after second grade and riding your little pink toy Jeep car around the driveway and even the simpliest thing as that would make us laugh for hours. About a year ago, I remember you, Shana, Arlo and I all in the hebrew school's bathroom taking photos with tampons. Such simple things in life would always brighten up your day. Julia, when anyone was with you though could never be sad. You put a glowing smile on everyones faces and brightened up the room for everyone. I still can't comprehend the concept of you not being here. Last night I was with Sarah Cohn, Romy David and Sara Glazer, some of your dearest friends and we watched your "Imagine" dance over and over and over just to here the one time you say "OH." You were such a beautiful and inspiring dancer. All of my friends and family and I, have had an unimiginably hard few days, but thinking about how you would always laugh no matter what the surcumsances was, made people feel such a little bit better and helped them get through that day knowing you wouldn't want us to cry. Juls, if you were still here you could have instantaneous made all of us feel so much better. You had a magical corkiness to your soul that made everyone who knew you want to gravitate towards you and thats why your loss has hurt our community so much. Last night, my friends and I were talking about who we knew you would change the world,Julia, we just didn't know in what way. I always pictured you as a New York girl, being the CEO of a tremendous fashion company, changing the world. You changed my life much more than that though. Now, my lifes prospective has changed. Everything I do will be for you and what you didn't get to experience but should have. You had so much going for you, it's simply just not fair. Everyday, I will try my hardest, like you always did, and live my life to the fullest, and this will all be for you Julia. All for you. I never got to say a final goodbye to you, so this is it. Julia, you changed my life forever. You changed everyones. You were such a bright, intellegent, caring, kinda, warm hearted, spunky, happy and beautiful girl. You could brighten everyones day with just your smile. What happened to you is simply unfair. As I am here writing this to you, I am crying, but that shows the impact you had on everyones lives. I still believe you live within us and even knowing that makes me feel better and the one thing I promise you is that whatever I do will be for you and everyday I will strive a little more to be the best I can be, like you did. You will always live on in our hearts. I will miss you so much but will write to you as much as I can. I love you so much Juls.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteAs I only met you two months ago I feel like I have known you so much longer. You were so bubbly and an amazing dancer. I looked up to you as you did the modern dance to "Smashing into you" with Sally. You performed it was such passion and such dedication that made me want to do it even more. You were so sweet and bubbly. You always came into class with a smile on your face and ready to give your all. I will never ever forget you and dance will never be the same. Modern and stretch will be so different. I don't think I will fully understand what I have lost until I get to dance on tuesday and you aren't there. I miss you Julia and I am happy I got to dance and experience your presence. I love you, xoxo Ari E.
Julia Cukier Siegler. My sugar cookie, little sulia jiegler, my twin, my best friend, my sister, I miss you. I miss your smile. I miss your crooked teeth. I miss your laugh, I miss our long late night videochats. I miss the invincible team of Eddie and Julia. I miss your white lies. You were actually not capable of telling a lie, but the one thing you were able to lie about was telling your best friend that you had six fingers s a baby. And since I trust you so much, how was poor old me supposed to know you were making it up? The Glennenator cleared it up for me when he challenged that story of yours. Speaking of the glennenator, your mommy remembered. I was at your house yesterday and it was the saddest thing I have ever experienced. Your mom said “goodbye glennenator, Julia loved that name”
ReplyDeleteI honestly cannot imagine living my life without hearing that name coming out of the most innocent moth in the whole world. I love you so much sules and I don’t know that to do without you. How will I go through anything without you. Semi formal ’11 was supposed to be our night and instead I will have to go alone. Why is this happening to us? You are the most amazing person I have ever known. In the blink of an eye you were gone and I honestly would give anything in the world to get you back. I keep thinking I will wake up form this nightmare but it never seems to stop. I was at your memorial Friday night and the tears just kept coming. You are the most amazing gorgeous beautiful person inside and out that I have ever seen let alone have the pure luck of being best friends with.
That’s what it is, luck. I was lucky to have you and unlucky to lose you. I was blessed to be able to know one like you and I love you so much
How are you? God this is so wrong. My best friend is dead and all I can do is sit here and say how are you. I honestly can’t believe you are gone. There is so much you never go to do. You never got to have your first kiss, you never got to go to college, you never got to be in Dance Production, you never got to have Ms. Cazeau as a teacher and I Matt has literally been waiting for the day when you were in her class since you were in the womb. Poor matt I love you so much
love always
Lauren Sonnenberg
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThough I did not know you, it still breaks my heart to know that you were taken away so early. Constantly reading everything that has been written about you, it is obvious you were an intelligent, caring, amazing, and an artistic girl that changed everyones life in so many ways. I immensely thank you for helping me realize that every day, hour, and second counts. No longer will I take anything for granted. What happened to you was tragic but I know somewhere up in heaven you are receiving these messages from all the people that love you. Anyone who is reading this that had a connection with Julia know one thing: she may be gone physically but her spirit and memories with each and every one of you will live on forever. Rest in peace, Julia Siegler.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this happened. It seems like only yesterday we were whispering about how someday we were going to be famous; you'd be the ballerina, I'd be the one singing your songs. Seeing you on the sidewalk on Friday just broke something in me. I can't believe we won't have anymore of our crazy family dinners, or watch bad black-and-white movies during the holidays. I'm going to miss crazy dance classes and watching you perform. But most of all, I'm going miss telling you my secrets, and hearing you laugh, no matter what was happening, I knew I could just look at you and you'd be smiling. I'll miss your infectious personality, bright smile, sparkling eyes, spunky, witty, hilarious personality, and your obsession with the word "happygasm". While I know I can't hug you anymore, or make you hold my hand during all of the scary parts, you'll always be with me. I'm never going to forget you. You were beautiful inside and out, and I know that whatever I do, I'll be thinking of you. You have made such a huge impact on my life, always teaching me how to learn from our mistakes. I know you'd want me to be happy and move on, but I can't do that...not yet. I promise to use you as my inspiration to live everyday to it's fullest, and you will always have the most special place in my heart. singer. I love you unconditionally and profoundly and it is with a broken heart that I say goodbye. So Julia, my sister, my partner-in-crime, my friend, know that no matter where this journey takes you, I will always be your back up singer.
Rest in Peace,
Sarah.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteThis weekend has been the longest weekend I have ever had. Its amazing how just one death can devastate the lives of thousands. I know I've said this more than enough times but I miss you. Your awsome attitude and beauty have struck me harder than anyone else has struck me. Friday I went down to the practice room where I sang you a song. It made you feel terrible for saying no. But I just want to let you know that you shouldn't feel terrible. I enjoyed having done somthing for you and having done somthing with just you. I miss you and I just can't stand the thought of you gone.
Julia- I went again today. Your house...it makes me feel like i'm getting a big old fashioned Julia hug. I don't understand why you don't walk those halls anymore, why you're beautiful face doesn't smile at me. I can still remember you standing next to me, two weeks from Friday. The way you introduced me to wetzel's pretzel bites, which i'd never tasted before, and will never forget, our effort to find the ugliest outfits in abercrombie, when you admitted you liked the jean shorts and planned on coming back to get them, and the way i surprised you with how good dear john was. I want you here with me, tonight. I just do not get it.
ReplyDeleteIs it not fair for me to wonder, where are you? where did my beautiful best friend go? One of those really few who I have never ONCE fought with, who expected me, no matter who I was or looked like, and treated me like a sister. why does somebody that good have to leave just like that? I want to squeeze you tight. I guess i'll just have to hug the memories instead.
With never ending love,
Mia
Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough i didn't know you, you have touched so many people. You were intelligent, beautiful, caring, an amazing dancer and a sweet person. As i read all these letters i start to cry, because it devastates me how this happened to such an amazing girl. I hope you know that so many people love you and miss you and your sprit will live in everyone forever.
You will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace
Because you were a close sisterly friend of Arlo and Romy's I am sure I met you somewhere and somehow over the years. Both their mom's are amongst my very closest friends in the world. I am so sad and heart-broken that you, their vibrant, beautiful and precious friend is not here to do all the things that they will do and share from this age going forward. I can only say I lost my mom two years ago and even though she is not in my physical world, her beautiful spirit really does live in me and surrounds my life, everyday.
ReplyDeleteSo Julia, beautiful child, keep dancing in heaven as you did on earth. I know you shine down on all those missing you and help them dry their tears in time. I believe you will be that subtle little whisper or nudge of encouragement, hope and light when your family and these forever friends need to feel your presence close to them.
God bless you.
Marina D.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI cant believe that just like that, your gone. We weren't best friends but we were friends and I've been crying for the past 3 days. I can't even begin to imagine how your family feels and my family and I send our love. We had hundreds of AMAZING friends in common. And the fact that you could call all of them your best friends shows how amazing you were. You were gorgeous. You were always smiling, and had a smile that made everyone else smile. You were an amazing dancer. I remember the couple times we video chatted you were happy, had a huge smile, and you were wearing stage make up. You had years taken away from you but will be remembered for years to come. Rest in peace
Love,
Sydney Golden
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this would happen. Though we only spoke few times, we are still both sunshine preschool and carlthorp alumni, and i can't say i knew many people to have gone to both schools. i remember ms bickle calling your name during dismisel, maybe you remember mine too
rest in peace julia, may all you wanted in life come true, and i'll now drive 100 times safer than i would have
much love
aly hoch
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEvery time I have been happy this weekend I suddenly think of you and I get the chills. I've heard so much about the amazing person you were and it's so overwhelmingly unfair that this happened to you. No one deserves to die, but there are certain situations like yours that really make me question god. Why would god do this to an innocent little girl? I cry when I think about how I get upset over tiny unimportant things and don't take advantage of every moment I have to live. Your death will have a permanent place in my heart and mind and I will never forget. I will not forget to truly live every single day for you. This shouldn't have happened. Ever. I am so sorry but you are safe now I just can't get you out of my head. You touched so many, I didn't even know you and I can't stop crying for you. Rest in Peace Julia.
Nastasya Popov
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough we weren't the closest of friends, I do remember seeing your smile daily at school. You brightened many people's days, as well as mine. Even though you might be physically gone, you are, and will always, be in our hearts. Yesterday, many cried. And the more we cried, the more it rained. But now, many of us have noticed that more than being sad that you are now gone, being happy about all of the times we got to spend with you is more important. It hurts everyone that you are not here anymore to hug, lend a shoulder to cry on, talk to about the smallest to the biggest things, smile at, eat with, study with, hang out with, laugh with, and lots more, but we know you are still watching over all of us from above. We hope that you are there to open the gates for us, Julia. Thanks for inspiring all of us.
See you at the crossroads,
Aimee
Julia, we all love you. Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteGillian & Elissa
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI only met you once or twice. You were so sweet and kind. I wish we were able to get to know each other more because you were so nice and we knew so many people. I hope you know that so many believed and loved in you. I knew were a great dancer because some friends of ours danced with you. Your family misses you and so do your friends. You were beloved by many. We will all miss you. Rest in Peace.
Sincerely,
Jack
Hey bebbs,
ReplyDeletei really miss you. your the only person that would get my account name. i made it specially for you since we are ebbebbe :) i watched the videos of us with sam trying to choreograph our showcase dance. you totally hogged the camera. that's ok though, you were amazing. im making our special brownies soon in honor of you. i promise i wont burn them (too much). and i wont throw out the last chocolate chip. i wore cupcake! i almost cried. on tuesday i dont think i can go to p.e. maybe favorite coach will let me skip. i dont know how we will be able to win without your insane volleyball skills. i will wear the shirt that you were obsessed with on tuesday. you know? the purple one with the black bow in the back? and maybe on wednesday ill wear that ugly hair thing you gave me in 5th grade that we thought was amazing. i still think its amazing. anyways, i miss you a lot and i love you and now im going to go see if we have any ugly betty recorded, just for you. i love you so so so much. .3%,lets start a rumor, cupcake, lets go team, and ebbebeism #3: "i love ya ill miss ya and this and that, well keep in touch and all that crap." bye for now. ill write again soon.
love, em
(ebbs)
dear julia,
ReplyDeleteits shana. i cant believe. i sit here crying more than i have ever cried in my whole life as i write this. it all started the horrible morning of february 26. as i sat there shaking as you lying in the middle of the road. i felt like i was gonna throw up. i immediately called my mom, my whole family was already so worried because they all love you so much
the moment i found out you were gone my life changed forever
i have known you ever since i was 2ish. we were best friends
and we were also absolutely crazy when we were together
we used to kill snails with salt
take really weird pictures with arlo and hayley in the bathrooms at hebrew school. my birthday is in one month, and it wont be the same without you. you have been at every birthday i have ever had in my whole life. dancing with you was such a joy. you were such an inspiration to me and to everyone else. your face lit up the stage
we hadnt danced together since 3rd grade and then this year we finally got go be on team together, i was so excited and i could really tell how much you loved it. on friday me and 20 of your closest friends went over to your house. me and emily snuck of from the group and went into the secret place in your parents bathroom. it broke my heart
but we both wrote you letters on that wall, i hope that you have already seen them. you were such a good friend to me
i remember that time in 3rd grade at hebrew school when you were translating what our teacher was saying for me because i didnt understand. our teacher thought you were mocking her and told you to go outside. i told her that it was my fault and not to get you in trouble
you then took the blame for me and went outside just to not get me in trouble. you always had my back. i remember when we used to go to westside ballet together every thursday and went to that crepe place
friday night i then went to the candle lighting on cliffwood for you
there was far over 100 people there, all for you. everyone loves you and misses you so much. you touched all of our hearts more than you will ever know. i also went back there last night with my closest friends
on my way there i saw your mom, dad, brother, and eddie. i hadnt seen your brother in probably 8 years. i could see in his eyes just how much he missed you. i couldnt even look into your parents eyes without bursting into tears. i have to pass by that stupid street to go anywhere, anytime i have passed by there has been so many people there that all care about you so much. you were such a beautiful person inside and out. you were the girl that all parents used to say " why cant you be more like julia?" because you were so incredible. there hasnt been a single moment where i havent thought about you. ive been crying myself to sleep every night. i didnt know until this weekend that you could actually miss someone so much that your heart hurt. i could go on and write more wonderful things about you for hours but im gonna stop for now . i love you so much.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEven though I never “officially” met you, I recognize that beautiful face of yours from somewhere. I’ve heard your name so many times and you seem to be like the sweetest, intelligent, beautiful, girl. Yesterday (Saturday February 27, 2010) I was at the Harvard Westlake debate tournament. I happened to not debate though so I got to watch many of your good friends debate. I watched Lauren Sonnenberg, Sara Glazer, Hailey Daniels, and Paris Sanders. I also saw Julie Engel. I am good friends with a lot of people that know you. Especially Lauren Sonnenberg and Sara Glazer. I want you to know that I watched them debate yesterday, and they were amazing. I knew that they were thinking about you, you could tell in the way they spoke that they were speaking to you. When I was with them and they smiled, I knew they were thinking about you and I knew you were watching. They both love you so much. Everyone loves you. On Friday night I drove by everyone standing on the corner, I started to cry. I didn’t want to go out there with everyone, it was there special time with you. But I do promise that I will keep an eye on them, and keep them safe and happy. I feel like that is what you would want. I do not understand any of this at all. I find it completely unfair. I don’t understand life anymore and you completely turned my life around and opened my eyes. I want to thank you for that. I will always remember you, but not because of what happened, but because of how many lives you have touched. I went to the corner today, and I saw how many people love you. Julia thank you, thank you for living your life to the fullest. You have touched mine in a special way and made me realize what life is really about. You will always be remembered and missed. We all love you. We all we see you soon, I know that you are in the best place possible since you were the most amazing girl.
Love,
Shelby Schenkman
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you will remember me but we met and hung out once it was at Sydney Foreman's Bmitzfah. I had a great time with you and I will never forget those 4 or so hours we spent together.
Sincerely,
Joey Lieberman
Julia,
ReplyDeleteThis tragic even has opened up my eyes in so many ways it is unbelievable. I have always known life was an important thing, but you made me realize just how much i need to cherish every second of our lives. Yours was horribly cut too short and there are so many people, including people like me who don't even know you, that would've done anything to prevent this from happening. Everyone is deeply, deeply saddened by this event. Every where i turn i see rest in peace, we will miss you, and more heartfelt messages. Everytime i read one of them, i get choked up. I too was at the debate tournament at HW on Saturday and during the moment of silence, in your name, i could feel the tears welling up in my eyes and a knot in my stomach. Many were holding hands and holding back the hot tears that were about to pour out. Many of us dedicated all of our debates to you. The song that is helping me through this time right now is Smile by Charlie Chaplin (I listen to the Glee version though), the lyrics speak words of wisdom to me. Here are the lyrics:
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky
you'll get by.
If you smile through your pain and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun shining through
For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying.
You'll find that life is still worthwhile-
If you just smile.
Julia, your soul will live on and no one will ever forget you.
Much Love,
Grace Weinstein
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, I truly wish I had. From hearing so much about you it is clear that you are amazing girl. Beautiful, kind, smart, and a amazing dancer. Tonight, I drove by the corner where all of the flowers and candles are and I just thought to myself wow. This is unreal. This is not fair. Life is not fair. Why did this have to happen, especially to you? Well, Julia you have really opened everyone's eyes. Especially mine. You have taught me that the little things like getting upset at a friend for something stupid really does not matter. Also, that every second counts. We all have to live each day to its fullest and treasure the times we spend together. I will not take anything for granted anymore. You made me realize how lucky I am to have my family and friends and how lucky I am to be breathing and writing this. You have brought together so many people, even the people who did not know you. It can only take a few number of people to do that. You are truly an angel. I hope you realize how many people out there love you so much. Thank you again Julia for everything you have done for the people around you and opening up everybody's eyes. You may be gone physically, but I can promise you one thing Julia, you will always always be in everyone's heart and minds forever and ever. You are truly one of a kind. May your family and friends be blessed and may you rest in peace.
Love,
Sammy Schlessel
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI never knew you, I did not even know your name until Friday. But my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry. I hope that you know how loved you are, and how many people you have touched that you didn't even know. You have taught me to appreciate life, and every minute of it. Because it is so unpredictable and unfair. It could have been anyone, and i am so sorry that it was you. You seem like such a great person, and reading all of these letters made me cry. I don't understand why these things have to happen. I wish this didn't happen, and I wish that i could have met you.
Love,
Amelia
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I never had the chance to meet you,I still knew you were an amazing girl. I heard that you could light up a room with your beauty,intelligence,and kindness. When I heard what happened to you,I was devastated. You have touched so many peoples hearts. I just wish that you could see how much everyone loves and cares so much about you. You are that one shining star in the dark blue sky. Julia, you will be watching over us and staying in everyone's hearts forever. your spirits are still with us. You should have never deserved this happening to you. We all love you so much. Rest in paradise Julia. We shall never forget you.
best,
Alexis G
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough i only met you once or twice you changed my life and the lives of so many others. You were such an amazing, kind, and caring person who although i only met a couple times, i will never forget. I wish i had gotten the chance to get to know you better. I can't stop thinking about you and your family and friends and you will forever be in my heart. rest in peace <3
Julia,I never got the chance to meet you but you seem like you were one of the sweetest souls in this world.You brightened up the lives of so many of my friends and I cant imagine what they are going through. Even though I did not know you I can not help crying when I think of such a terrible thing that happened to you.I hope you are in a happier place now and know how much you meant to so many people. rest in paradise julia <3
ReplyDeletelove,Emma M
Julia, I know I have written to you but I also wanted to tell you that I was just listening to music and as I listened to each song, all I could imagine is you dancing to it. Everything is reminding me of you and I miss you so much.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Ari Eshel (:
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI've written already like 3 times today but as always I'm thinking of you. Sarah is straightening my hair for me. It reminds me of how amazing yours is and how we always talked about doing each others hair and giving each other make overs. Tomorrow is going to be a really hard day. Just know we all love you. I'll never forget you.
Love,
Sara G.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteWe are in your room right now. We miss you so much. Krista, Tatiana and Sara sat in your closet on the floor making pig noses. We love you so much.
Love,
Sara, Ashley, Krista, Gaby, and Haley D.
Julia, I have never met you but your death has affected one of my best friends in the whole world. She told me how nice, sweet, caring and how fun you were to be around. I wish i had met you. Your family and friends are devastated. You will be missed. Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteLove always.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI never really met you, but your death has affected thousands. Obviously, from all of the comments I have read, you were an intelligent, caring, thoughtful, and beatiful girl. We will all miss you so much. Rest in Paradise, Julia.
-A.K.
hi julia,
ReplyDeletei'm sorry it took me so long to write on here. i tried writing something yesterday afternoon and i wrote about 2 pages, but then i deleted it all because i decided it wasn't good enough. nothing is good enough for you because you are so amazing. i sit here and think of all the stupid things everyone has gotten in fights over in the past year and all that stuff and then i think of you and realize that nothing else matters. you have brought enemies closer and friends even closer than seemingly possible while you are here, and now that you are gone. i've been staring at my wall trying to think of an adjective that describes you best and all i could think of is angelic. i must admit, i'm kind of embarrassed that's how articulate i can be. i know if it were you trying to come up with a word to describe anyone it would have been a 24 and more lettered word. when i think of you now all i can think of are happy thoughts. i don't know if that's because i'm going through so many waves, from thankful to have known you, to numb thinking about you, to terrified imagining the moment you were hit, to weak from all the tears, to regretful for not spending even more time with you, to devastated thinking of how i will never get to hug you or say "i love you!!" to you again, or if its just because i know you would want us all to think of all of the good times we had with you, not the horrible time we have to think of whenever your name comes to mind.
this is so hard for me to write because i don't know what to say! remember that time you and i were on the terrace and we were having some tangerines when i peeled one perfectly in one piece? we immediately looked at each other and knew exactly what we wanted to do. before i could you said, "Tatiana, we should reconstruct this tangerine!" we went into the student store, asked for tape, and put it all back together. we were so proud of it. i remember we wouldn't let haley touch it because we wanted our little baby tangy to be safe. when we finished it, we showed it to EVERY single person on the terrace, and they all thought we were absolutely nuts. every time i think about that moment, and all of the other moments we shared, i get the biggest smile on my face, and then i break down thinking of how much i miss you. (continued…)
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ReplyDeleteremember that really cute cardigan we both have? i remember the day you wore it i was so jealous you got to wear it to school before me. i went up to you and said, "julia, i have that jacket too!" all you did was smile and say "really?! isn't it cute?". after you wore it, i told myself to wait a while to wear it again (stupid teenage girls), and friday morning, as i was getting ready for school, before i heard any of the news, i saw it and thought i would FINALLY show it to you that day. it terrifies me to think of how maybe you were trying to tell me something, and i didn't catch the sign. it's crazy how it just happened to be that i was thinking of you so deeply 20 minutes before you saw the light.
i've been thinking about you all weekend. i want to say that i absolutely love your family. your mother was so strong today at the temple, along with your father and brother. they miss you so much julia, even more than the rest of us do.
on friday when about 20 of your closest friends and i walked into your room, i felt you there. i knew you were there smiling with us and trying to cheer us up as many of us fell to the floor smelling your room and smiling at your pictures. i couldn't believe how neat it was. no one had touched it but you that morning, and even though you were in a rush to school, you still made your bed and cleaned up your clothes, and i think that itself explains just how great of a person you were. when i looked at your calendar i was heart broken looking at all the events you had coming up that you will never be able to attend or tests you will never be able to take. it's not fair. i would do anything to be able to see your beautiful face again.
i don't really know what else to say other than i really want you to know how much i love you. i'm afraid i didn't tell you as much as i could have when you were alive and it pains me to even think that you might not have known how i truly felt about you. i'm going to continue to talk to you every night and once things get better i'll start gossiping to you again about all the crazy things that will have to happen without you.
i hope you are okay up there. i really miss you so much i don't know what to do without you i just want you to come back. i love you and know that every night i am praying for you and your family. may the angels lead you in my beautiful, beautiful angel
i will never forget
LIVE WITH NO REGRETS, I KNOW HE HAS SOMETHING BIG PLANNED FOR YOU UP THERE
there's no one in town and i know
you gave us some place to go
i never said thank you for that
i thought i might get one more chance
what would you think of me now?
so lucky, so strong, so proud
i never said thank you for that
now i'll never have a chance
may angels lead you in
hear you me my friends
on sleepless roads the sleepless go
may angels lead you in
and if you were with me tonight
i'd sing to you just one more time
a song for a heart so big
God wouldn't let it live
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI have cried nonstop all day. I saw you dancing at your house, I felt your bat mitzvah dress, the one we almost both bought. Remember how you were choosing between two, the red and black one and the pink and black one and so was I and you chose the pink and I chose the red for our bat mitzvahs, but we both ended up getting the others to wear to other parties anyway? We really were the same. You were my "hardcore" soul sister. Both loved writing, both loved dance, favorite color purple, and March 27th b-days. I can't explain how much I want you back. Your mom is being so strong and so is your brother and dad. They're inspirational, just like you. There's no way I can explain how much I love you and miss you in words. I wish I had done more to show you while I still could. Anyway, I wrote this to let you know that I just got 2 messages from my camp friends. One said "i just thought you should know that even all the way across the country you have people supporting you and tom my whole volleyball team and the other volleyball team and more are wearing purple to support the event.." The other one said "yeah. sara. that bbm chain u sent out. half of my grade has a star in their name." One lives in New York, one in Michigan. See how many people love you Julz? Just thought I should let you know. Love you so much. I just got home from dance at MNR, and I had to hide upstairs till it started, I didn't want people to see my crying. I wore a purple bow, and a boy in my class named Jonny without even asking pointed at it and said "Julia?". It took every piece of strength I have not to start bawling. I love you so much Julz. I hope you know that.
Love,
Sara G. (your hardcore bestie)
julia, i know i didnt know you very well, but i did meet you once. the moment you walked into the class of burn 60, everyones hearts and eyes brightened up. their day got better just from you walking into the room. while i was running on the treadmill, i kept looking next to me exercising and saying in my head, wow that girl julia is beautiful. when we were done, i knew i had to introduce myself so i went right up to you and said hi I'm lily and you said in your beautiful voice, "hi im julia. nice to meet you." i knew from that very moment that you were a sweet, kind, caring, and a gorgeous human being. just from meeting you once, i wanted to be your friend. we didn't become close after that one day, but i wish we did. julia, you have touched so many hearts throughout this world. you brought our community together, before and after your accident. you had so many friends, and that was only because of the wonderful person you were. you cared for every single person in your life, willing to help them, and guide them through every step they took. you have influenced me to be the best person i can, strive through each day, do the best i can, work my hardest, and just be me. you helped me realize that every single day and every single minute and second counts. julia, god took your life away soon, but i know you are still looking down at all of your friends who still care about you. you know that we still love you and that you will forever be in our hearts. we will never forget you and we will never stop thinking about you. may you rest in peace sweet julia siegler. i love you so much. xxxxo, Lily H.
ReplyDeleteDear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI do not know you very well but you knew my sister Sydney well, and I know from the bottom of my heart you are an amazing person. When you lived on this earth you brought great joy and happiness to everyone you met, and even now you have brought people together and shown us how valuable life really is. Julia, you are an incredibly brave person and an inspiration in my life. While these past few days have brought me great sorrow, the stories are hear about you and the memories I have of you bring me equally great joy. Julia, please know you are well missed but also enjoy heaven, we all will see you their someday. R.I.P. Julia I am praying for you.
- Judd Tennant
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI already posted a really long letter, but I wanted to tell you something:
Everyone should be like you. And if they were the world would be a perfect place. I love you so much. You are truly the kindest person i have ever known. You will always be one of my best friends. Xoxo. -Romy D.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThough I never got the privledge to meet you, I have heard so many things about you. From what I have heard from many of my friends is that you are a very talented and beautiful girl with many special qualities. I have heard so many stories about you that have all been positive stories. I have never heard a negative thought about you. Also, all of my friends have raved about how amazing you are. Today, I drove by the corner with all of the flowers around 6 o'clock with my mom and sister. Some of your friends were there too. Your family and friends really loved you very much and everyone at schools are wearing purple. I think it's so sweet how everyone loves you. They say everything happens for a reason, but I am have a tough time figuring out this explanation for the very tragic experience. I am very sorry that I never had the chance to meet you. You sound like an amazing, trustworthy, and loyal friend that everyone adores. Julia, even though you are not physically here with us today, all of your memories and spirits have been left behind and many people will cherish them for a very long, long time. May you rest in peace forever...
Love,
Riley Angarella
Julia,
ReplyDeleteWe never formally met, but I can tell by the way everyone loves you so much it would have been an honor to know you well. You seem like such a kind, sweet, and loving girl. Even though I didn't know you, I was devastated when I heard the news. It seems as if everyone who met you was blown away at how much of an amazing person you were. Hearing all these wonderful things about you really goes to show you that you changed peoples lives just by knowing them. I wish I could have had the privledge to know you, but I know you are at a better place. Even though you are not physically here, your memory and spirit are in everyone's hearts. You will never be forgotten, Julia. Rest in peace.
-Elizabeth Gordon
Julia,
ReplyDeleteOver the past few days I've been working on posters, cards, bracelets, and projects in your memory. I've been so caught up in it all I hadn't stopped to think about the memories I have had with you, like our art class together. We sat together everyday, talked and talked, the many fortune cookies and gumdrops we ate, and how you always complimented my work and asked me if you letters were crooked or if the color wasn't exact, and I would always reply Julia it's perfect! Our conversations went from how cool you were to have performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, or how we always complimented eachothers outfits. You were also so talented in dance. Although I never danced with you your class was before mine, and you were so dedicated that whenever I got there you were still practicing, and I will always admire and strive to be like you in how you tried to be your best in everything. I helped you make your edible car in science last week. You came to school with one made of eggs, only to realize that eggs go bad and it started to smell, but that was not a problem wiht you adn you flashed that bright smile of yours and ran to the cafateria to make a new one. I helped you make it, only to find you at the end of school snacking on it. I was in the library with you just a few days ago talking about dance, and school, and how cool my pencils were, and now i wish we had been talking about how much you mean to me. I always loved how optimistic you were, how nice and caring, talented, and creative, as well as sweet and smart. There will always be a whole in my heart that you used to fill, and knowing that I will not be seeing you at school anymore will be so sad, but I will hold on to all the memories we have shared, and even those little things will be enough to get me through this. I love you and I will miss you forever.
Xoxo, Ashley Volpert
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThis is like my 90th post today, pretty impressive, huh? Just wanted to let you know that Jill told me at soccer practice today the sunset was purple and she thinks its your way of telling us your okay. I think she's right. Love you precious Julz.
Love,
Sara
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI have never met you, and I can tell that those who have are extraordinarily lucky. Your death has crushed my best friend, and from what i've heard, your beauty, kindness, happiness, and grace inspired many. My friend, Romy, used to and still talks about you non-stop. When we were little, and she would talk about how all around perfect you are, I would always think to myself, 'I have to meet this Julia!' I know I will now not get the chance to do that. But I want you to know that you have changed the world. And because of you, and the impression you left on it, it will be a happier place. From these heart breaking, yet compassionate letters, you can see how many people cared for you and loved you with all of their hearts. I know I'm not the only person who hasn't met you and cried when they heard the terrible news. May you rest in complete paradise Julia.
Much love,
Kyra
Julia,
ReplyDeletewe don't know you very well, but have heard amazing things about you. Today at soccer practice, we were looking up at the sky and saw the sunset was a beautiful shade of purple. Without even talking to each other, we both knew it was your presence shining down to let everyone know your okay, and that your in a better place now.
You are beautiful inside and out and are the brighest angel.
May u rest in peace,
Raleigh Bacharach and Jillian Apel
Dear julia,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know how many people are thinking of you, wearing purple, and just always thinking about you. you are truly a amazing and love person, that will never be forgotten.
rest in peace.
i will always think of you.
With love,
Maya
I hope you rest in everlasting peace Julia. And I hope you know that so many care, love, and miss you.
ReplyDeleteForever rest in paradise,
Grace Gregory.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThough we haven't been friends since pre-school, I still feel honored to have been your friend, even if it was when we were little. From hearing and reading what everybody says about you, you sound like an amazing girl. Kind, loving, smart, you bring the best out in everyone. It is a horrible tragedy that has happened and when I think about it, even though I did not know you recently, it makes me want to cry. It is heart-breaking thinking about all of the things you are going to miss, but I know that you are in a better place now and that you are smiling down on all of us reading these posts on here and on facebook and realizing how much you are loved, and how much you are missed.
“When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness; instead keep your head up high and gaze at the stars for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal”
While grieving we should all look up to the sky,because Julia is probably looking down at us smiling and wishing she could make it all better
xoxo,
Dori M.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI really do not know what to say. I can't believe any of this happened. As soon as I heard of the accident, I thought of our time at Sunshine together. When I got home from school on Friday, I looked every where for our Zebra book, but could not find it until today. I looked at every page and searched for the pictures of you. When I got to the page that said "Julia Siegler," there was a picture of you with a contagious smile spread across your face. Under your picture it said you wanted to grow up to be a nurse, if you could be any animal you would be a horse, and the one thing you would miss most about Sunshine Preschool was your teacher, Miss Jill.
After Preschool, we fell out of touch until 6th grade cotillion at the Riviera. We had not seen each other since we were 5 years old, but that did not hold you back from running up to me, with that contagious smile of course, to say hi.
I have heard so many wonderful things about you over the past few days, and I regret not spending more time with you. You taught me something about life that I don't think I would be able to understand otherwise, and I know I am not the only one who learned something from you.
Everyone loves and misses you so much, Julia. I will never forget you. Your bright smile, your outstanding personality, and your ability to make someone feel like your best friend simply by saying hi. You were amazing and will always be in my heart. Rest in peace.
Love,
Mikayla
Julia,
ReplyDeleteWe went to Creative Kids camp with each other way back when we were young. You would probably not remember me but I will always remember you, because you were obviously a highlight of my experience of that camp. You probably had a huge smile on your face every day that must have cheered me up. Even though I haven't spoken to you or have seen you ever since, I will always remember you. When I found out what had happened to you on Friday I was so upset, I cried myself to sleep Friday and Saturday night. You did not deserve what had happened to you, and you deserve to still be here today. You are missed by so many people, you have impacted everyones lives. You have a place in everyone's heart. Rest in Paradise, Julia.
Love,
Annie G
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ReplyDeleteHi beautiful Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have tried and tried and still cannot find any meaning in your passing, I still feel so lucky to have been touched by the light you shone on this dark place for the time you were here with us. I love you forever and you will always have a piece of my heart. This song came on shuffle on my computer today and it's you, Julia, it's always for you.
You're the light at the end of the tunnel the break of the day
After the darkest night chasing all the evil away
You're my flowers and sunshine cherries and red wine
Diamonds they can't find shining through hard times
You're the angel on Earth the proof there's a God
The reason to keep on going you're my light in the dark
The first star in the sky and the last to leave
And when I'm travelin' through the night I feel your light on me.
I love you Julia, we all do. You're our beautiful little angel.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI drove by Cliffwood and Sunset today. My dad, who usually drives fast, was driving at 34 mph. The speed limit was 35. I stopped and left flowers at the corner, and there were so many people there. I really wish I had gotten to know you better while you were still here and I wish I had more time to get to know you because I know that you were truly an amazing person. No matter how long ago it was when we last spoke, I know you were still the same person; in preschool, at summer camp, in 6th grade, last Friday, and even right this moment as you're looking down at us from heaven. You're still that girl with the big heart and the even bigger smile, the girl who could meet someone for the first time and be having a conversation with them as if you knew them for years in only a minute, the girl who was always looking at the bright side of things and could brighten up the room the second you walked in. Time can never change that because, no matter what, you're still here with us, and you will be forever. Julia, the impact you have made is incredible. Everyone knows you and is grieving over this tragedy. Whether you met someone once or had known them for years, they are devastated, and that only goes to show what kind of person you were. People who didn't even know you are crying for you, and that takes a truly remarkable person to make that kind of an imprint in peoples' minds, hearts, and lives. You were one of a kind. Although short, your life was beautiful, and you lived it well. A quote that comes to mind is "when you were born, everyone was smiling and you were crying, live your life so that when you die, you will be smiling and everyone else will be crying," and that's exactly what you did. The kind of impact you made on people is the kind that most people don't in a whole lifetime, and you did it in less than 14 years. I have learned so much from you, and I wish you were here to teach me more. You have been such an inspiration to me. You have changed lives across the country and I will never think of things the same way. When I get my license and I'm driving down Sunset, I will always slow down for you. You have taught everyone so much, and you will never be forgotten. You will always hold a place in my heart.
Rest in peace, Julia.
Love,
Ava
Julia Siegler,
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I can say to make anything better. If I think about it, I'm not only posting this for you, but for and for everyone looking for closure of the great times we spent together. Right now, sitting at my computer crying, I'm thinking about the moments we spent together and I wonder about every comment I made and if I could ever have comforted you more, or if I could have been a better friend. I feel like your death is my fault, what if I had called you friday morning and stalled you 5 seconds, why was it you who died? Why wasn't it me, or another girl in another city. My only answer to that, is that G-D wanted you closer to him. I'm not sure if there are computers in heaven, but if you are reading this, I love you and I will do my best to make this transition as easy for your friends and family as possibleI walked past a store in Brentwood today, already upset at a comment someone had made and I saw ballet slippers. I literally, on the brink of tears sat down and texted you, it's probably silly of me to be writing this because I'm not sure if you'll ever receive it, just like it was silly of me to text. But I had to, to make up for the times I didn't cherish you. This terrible incident has come as a blessing in disguise, you know how much everyone misses you, and now, as I cross streets your smile flashes before my eyes, I stare down the driver, and cross waving my hand. As you peacefully departed this earth, I knew you weren't going to disappear from my life. By posting this, I want everyone to know, everyone out there on the internet, how much I love Julia Siegler and how I couldn't ask for a better person if I tried. Julia, it's not fair. You won't grow up, and go to college. You won't fall in love and get married. Why was this taken away from you? My wish for you, is to know that when I grow up, go to college, get married, and have kids, that I will tell them about you; and that you will live in my heart, vicariously through my actions, and forever in myself and everyone who has known of your tragedy's memories.
Thank you, for giving me a final chance to say goodbye and give my condolences,
Sydney Bub
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThough ive never met you, and live across the country your death has affected on of my best friends, Sara G. As i read all these comments that people have written about you, I see that you were an amazing person, who everyone loved. You truly are an inspiration. I can't believe this tragic event had to happen to such a great person. Everyone has just astonishing things to say about you. No matter if your not here physically, your presence will be here forever. Rest in peace Julia... you will never be forgotten.
<3 always. Lucy R.
Dear Julia,I know that we barley knew eachother, we only met a couple of times, but the tragedy of losing you has shaken the lives of everyone who heard what happened. I can't stop wondering why this happened to such a beautiful girl, with such a bright future ahead of her. There is no reason this should have happened to you. It's still so hard for me to rap it around my head that it actually happened, that your actually gone. I wish you could see how many people cared about you, even the people you never met. And I wish I could have gotten to know you better and had taken every chance I could to become closer with you. I never heard a bad thing about you, or a bad thing that you were involved it. You were such a positive, beautiful, and loving girl. Words cannot begin to describe how terribly you are missed. I pass by the memorial spot everyday when I go to and from school, and every time I pass it I get this feeling in my stomach that makes me want to cry. You should still be here with us, in your home with your beautiful family. You should still be dancing. None of this should have happened. Everyone misses you. We all love you Julia.
ReplyDelete<3,
Jamie Agoglia
Hey Juls,
ReplyDeleteI wrote you a few letters this weekend and I went to your house for the fourth time yesterday, and am going for shiva tomorrow. I couldn't go today, but I went to your shrine. I miss you. What's it like in heaven? I bet yours is purple. I brought you some spandex and left it on your shrine...just in case you ever need an extra pair. I also bought you a stuffed elephant, and some chocolate ice cream (but you might want to eat it fast, because it's melting). I hung out with your mom a little and she's crying for you; we all are. I hope you don't mind but I lay down in your bed and brought your big bear with me and sat him at the end like we used to do for our sleepovers. I'm watching you dance right now and you're beautiful. You've always been beautiful. There's a hole in my heart, please help me patch it. I met your friend Arden today during 9th period and she seems really nice. I also met Angie, also nice. I talked to this wacko psychiatrist and she would have had you rolling on the ground with the way she talked to me, like I was mentally incapable. Anyways, it's dinner time so I'd better go. I'll write you a little later. I miss you, Boo. I can't explain how comforting it is to know that somewhere, somehow, you're reading this, watching Zoolander, eating ice cream, and dancing. I love you.
xoxo
Sarah <3
Today I went to your corner, Julia. I left you a candle and a note. I hope you can see it from Heaven. Literally the entire corner is covered in flowers and candles. There were so many people there, looking over everything and staring at the spot where it happened. There are people at your corner 24/7, and they're all usually crying. Everyone here misses you so much. I don't really know what else to say, besides the fact that you have really effected so many peoples lives and that we love you and miss you more than words can describe. I hope heaven is great. <3
ReplyDeletehey bebbs,
ReplyDeletei just got home from your shiva service thingy. i sang the whole veyahafta and everything. jew power! then i said hi to your mom and gave her this really pretty photo album i made. its purple shiny satin with a huge fancy purple bow. very dramatic, very julia. i thought you'd approve. its filled at first with just me and you, then through the years at carlthorp, then you and your friends at harvard westlake. and today at school i had my grammar test. i'm sure you would have aced it, but im not so sure how well i did... ive watched some more vedios of you (stalker much? hahahaha) and realized for the billionth time how much im gonna miss you. im gonna miss the way you kick your leg so effortlessly up to your ear and go "watchaa." im gonna miss making faces at you through the mirror during 8th period dance while ms. green isnt looking, then getting caught by some random 7th grader and cracking up. which reminds me, theres this horrible picture of me now on facebook making my crazy face and you doing yours (except for somehow yours just works and i look wierd):) im gonna miss our volleyball cheers: "lets go team yeah yeah wahoo wahoo" clap kick (i fall). im gonna miss sliding in your fuzzie socks around your wooden floors and improving to demi lavato with krista. im gonna miss fighting over whos hair is prettier (YOURS. dont argue!) and making fun of your crazy healthy salads (which gaby and i had today in honor of you btw). but most of all, im gonna miss just having you there, being my friend and spending time with me. id love to tell you that im happy that youre in a better place, but the truth is, the only place i want you is right here next to me. i love you bebbs and miss you so much.
lots of love,
ebbs (em)
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteHey love! It's me again. I just got back from dinner with my brothers ex girlfriend, we had a really good time. I know that sounds weird but she's amazing, you'd love her. I'm trying to go to bed early. I thought of you all day like I knew I would. Time to go to sleep. I can't wait. Your in my dreams every night and it makes me feel like im with you again. Julz, your such an angel I should have known heaven was the only place for you.
I love you so much. I hope your having fun wherever you are up there.
XOXOXOXO
Sarbear Glazer
Juliaa,
ReplyDeleteToday at dance nothing was the same. For a second Emma and I started tearing. We miss you so much. In your honor we did improvs across the floor just like you loved. We did a song that reminded us of you and we all felt like we were dancing with you right by our sides. We arent doing it to Smash into you anymore, because it was just to sad. We are doing it to Suddenly I See because we know how much you mean to us and It is all about a girl whom is loved and you are loved so much Julia. I remember the first day I had come back because I had rehearsals for Archer dance and there you were already finished learning the dance as I was struggling to even perfect it. But there you were, doing just perfectly and everyone was so jelous.You were the light of Modern and the leader of stretch. Every turn, leap and combo we did you were the most amazing at it and I looked up to you to be just as good. Everyone misses you Julia as do I. I hope you had fun at dance tonight.
xoxoxo
Julia,
ReplyDeleteeven though i didn't personally know you, everything i have heard about you sounds like you are an amazing person. From what i hear you have an amazing smile and you are a great person. Everyone in 8th grade has been saying prayers for you and i know that everyone misses you greatly. I wish i could have known you from what i heard. When i was driving down sunset the next morning, it was pitch black out and as i passed the corner of sunset and cliffwood i saw flowers, candles, and letters and even though no one was out it could tell that so many people had been there earlier to support you. The corner was glowing with the colors of flowers, and i could tell how much people cared about you and loved you.
Everyones thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Robbie Rogers
Julia,
ReplyDeleteThe pain is so great I could scream. I have found the way to describe the feeling that returns every time I see your face: a sort of shock hits over and over again, and I look at that face, expecting to see it at our burn 60 outing we had planned. Every time and again, it want to shout. But will shouting make you hear any more or less? Or you listening, or and I simply rambling on? I really wanted to post because I can't get you off my mind. And believe me, my love for you is much greater than _______ who you claimed was a very bad person I was not worthy of and I specifically remember the day you said "I WILL CUT HIM" and put it as your avaialble. Your personality and individuality inspires me everyday. YOu always told me I was a good enough dancer when I said I was not. I think I may try to become more flexible and try it again, but only for you. As michael buble has put it "the darkness has won" in my life. But im trying to overcome the darkness. Because you are not darkness, you are light, the best light I ever had, its simply your fainted shine thats making it hard for me to move forward. I know you had been here, you would be comforting me. You would be saying..."aww mia don't be sad! BECAUSE YOU ARE SO COOL AND YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IT." remember that day? the tears don't ever go away, Mia Grindon
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteOne of my very good friends has told me about the accident. I had posted my status in your honor and small things like that. But however, now as i sit in my room, all the way in colorado. I began to read these stories. I have not cried so hard in a very long time. I could never imagine this happening. You seemed like you were one of the most amazing people anyone could have met, and anyone would have been blessed to have met you. Seen you, watched you dance, heard you laugh. You never got to have your first kiss, drive your first car, walk through the halls of a highschool, graduate, have a family, kids, live by yourself. And that Julia, is unfair. I am so terribly sorry that this had to happen to you, and you did not deserve it. I wish the best for your family. My heart is aching for you and your friends. Though i have never met you, I hope you rest well, rest in peace Julia. I know you are in a better place now, looking down at all the people who love you. Keep on Dancing.
Love, Madi Harding.
Julia ~
ReplyDeletei've never met you. and now its terribly depressing to say that i never will. well. i take that back. i might one day, somewhere far from this insane earth and world, that according to my history teacher has been predetermined (which is total crap because a stupid predetermination it was), which i can guarantee already is fading without you.
anyways, i really don't understand why this happens to such innocent people such as yourself, but i guess its better to look at what you left than what you didn't.
from what i can tell, you left earth with the sun shinning as bright as yourself.
if it weren't for this horrific accident, i would probably never know who you are. but maybe, someday, i truly will.
keep dancing julia
~ Shay
Dear Julerino,
ReplyDeleteI just got home from dance. We added on a lot to its raining men. You would've loved it. At the beginning at that part you and Krista always mouth the words to, we each have a part. Mine is "honey just when you thought it was safe to go outside" You would've done it so big and crazy, so I'll make a fool of myself just for you. It was the first time in as long as I can remember that I didn't walk in and get ambushed by a HUGE julia hug. I missed jumping into your arms, as our daily routine.I miss everythign about you. There hasn't been ONE second when you arent on my mind. I swear. Love you. I have a huge test, not that thats more important then you, not that ANYTHING is more important then you. I'll write more later. Love you precious julz.
XOXOO
Sarbear
ps julz
ReplyDeleteits raining right now. i guess that as a sign that when you left, the world lost a little bit of sunshine. im taking the rain as a sign that everyone is crying for you. its because we love you julia. i still feel like i can pick up the phone and text you, i still dont believe your gone. your my bestest hardcore gurl for life and i miss our incredible texting sessions. its weird not being able to text you. i feel like i still can. i love you so much i dont even know what to say or how to express it.
ive written 10000 times, but one more thing julz. well actually a couple
ReplyDelete1. you were the little bit of sunlight that lit up every single day
2. i feel empty without you
3. i havent stopped thinking about you, every time I laugh or cry you're in my mind.
4.i'll NEVER stop thinking of you
5. i wish we had hung out more while we could, every time we did I had so much fun. Remember that art class at bergemont station? I can't remember exactly what it was, but I remember we had so much fun. At the end, we went into the japanese paper store and the lady gave us little oragami bookmarks that were shaped like women, mine is on my desk
6. I've always wanted to do yoga, as you know, and I keep thinking of doing classes. Every single time I think of doing one, I think of you. I can't believe it was on Thursday that we said goodbye to each other and agreed to text each other to decide on which yoga class we wanted to take.
i love you julz your forever in my heart
OKAY SWEAR TO GOD THIS IS THE LAST ONE FOR TONIGHT
ReplyDeletesomeone said on the wall of this facebook group
"anyone with decent parents is taught to never do something harmful with no reason, or to kill a mockingbird, but God does it every day."
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEvery single day i think about you, you were truly an amazing person that ill never forget!
rest in peace, julia
<3
Dear Julia - I saw you dance a few times with my niece, Christa. You are a beautiful dancer and I hope you are dancing your way around heaven. I know Christa thinks the world of you and has been devastated by this tragedy, so you must be a pretty fabulous person to have touched her in this way. Please know that you will stay in the hearts of all your friends forever and they will never ever forget you and the joy you brought to all of them. I know you will be with all of your friends and watching over them forever. The world has lost a beautiful girl, but we will always be looking up at our Shining Star with a smile in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteDear Julz,
ReplyDeleteMe again. I don't even know what to say, I'm cryign so hard right now that it's hard to type. I think of you 24/7. You are one of my best friends ever and I Love you so much. Dance will never be the same without you, and neither will anything else. I want to say somethign deep and emotional again, but I can't bring myself to do it. I feel too many things. I can't even type them all.
Love,
Sara
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI never met you but have heard so many good things about you. Some of my really good friends knew you well, and I know that they will miss you so much. If I met you, i don't doubt i would miss you as much as they do, and I already miss you.
Rest in peace.
<3
dear julia, i drove by your memorial today. its beautiful. all the flowers, really amazing that so many people could care about you, still even after you've departed. its sad i never met you, because obviously you were very special to alot of people. im sure its great up there , i just wonder if my friend who died is up there to. i hope so. you deserve the most beautiful heaven. so thanks. i hope your all good up there. everyone misses you alot. i can tell. the sadness of your death groups around me, even if i didn't know you. this is probably creepy for you, and your friends. but i wonder what its like just to go to heaven. even if there isn't one. your probably in the most beautiful place. i truly wish the best for your soul. and your family.
ReplyDeletealso i made a memorial post on my blog, http://www.secretlyjones.blogspot.com. rest in paradise julia.
ReplyDeleteDear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to write you a letter for a week now, but I didn't know what to write because, truthfully, I never knew you. All I knew was that you'd been a part of our community and a victim of a tragic accident. In fact, I didn't know what a wonderful, vivacious girl you were until we had your memorial today, and all I could think was: I've missed out on getting to know an inspirational girl. Julia, you were the kind of person we all wish we could be. You were outgoing, talented, and optimistic. We all strive to achieve what you did naturally and it seems so unfair that you were taken with so much ahead of you.
I never knew you, Julia, but you've changed my life. I can only hope to echo the wonderful qualities you exhibited every day of your life. You will be missed dearly.
With lots of love,
Marissa
Julia,
ReplyDeleteI have been constantly thinking about you for a week now. I just can't get over it. You are such a vibrant and beautiful person. I can tell from even the few times I met you. I really truly wish that I could have gotten to know you better. I don't understand this world. Why did this happen? How? Why to you? Why not someone else? Why not me? I know that is kinda a scary thing to say, but I do wonder it.
I just wanted to tell you something that my 4-year-old sister said. Because of you, I have been telling my family and friends that I love them more often. I was telling my sister, Ruby, that "we are going to be sisters forever and ever, Ruby". She replied "Even if I go to heaven?" and I said "Yes, Ruby, even if one of us goes to heaven. I immediately started crying because I thought of you. So many times this week I swear you have been speaking through her. It's mind-blowing. Julia, no matter where you are, you will always be a sister, daughter, and friend. Even if you are in heaven now (which I know you are), you will be remembered forever and ever. The bonds that you have created with your friends and family will never, ever be broken. Julia, you will always be in my heart.
Love you,
Mackenzie
Julia,
ReplyDeleteKaren made bracelets for all of us to wear at dance. It says " We dance for Julia". And that is honestly what I am doing. Every time the music comes on, Lauren and I look at each other with a blank eyed stare. I am dancing my heart out for you because you inspired me so much Julia. You were so flexible and such a talented dancer. I miss you and I looked up to you. I hope you will be dancing with us on stage, because we are dancing for you and miss you dearlyy. I love you.
xoxo,
Ari Eshel
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteuliepoo.... i dont even know what to say
i miss u more then i can even explain. its been a while now.... but that doesn't mean anything. a part of me died with you and it will never be the same. i cant put my emotions into words. miss you baby. even though htis isnt a deep long post i cant explain how much i miss you
love,
sara
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThough I had never gotten the chance to meet you, I had heard how you were such an amazing person over all, with you dance talent, and your humor. I send love to your family and friends who got the wonderful chance in connecting with you and i am upset I missed out. Even though you are not physically with us anymroe you will always be in our hearts, even of thoughs who didnt know you well. Many people are devastated and will never forget you. I hope you are doing well where ever you are, You will be missed <3
Andi <3
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteJulz why can i not stop thinking about you. i can't write a huge long post but it comes down to this: i MISS YOU. my dog died today, i can't even write those words since I've had him for all 13 almost 14 years of our life. OUR BIRTHDAY IS ON SATURDAY. im realt excited, i would do anything to share it with you. dance class isnt the same, i've almost lost my desire, but i know you would tell me to never give up. i have so much to say and no way to say it.
I LOVE YOU JULIA
love,
sara
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteI never knew you because i moved away from Los Angeles when i was in fourth grade. I still keep in touch with my friends and many of them talk about you. They say that you were beautiful, nice, and had that smile that made everyone else smile with you. I wish i could have atleast talked to you once. I hope that everything is good up there, and i think that you should know that to all you you are not gone. You are right there with them, and you always will be.
Love,
Pranshu B.
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I barely knew you, you have made a lasting impact on me and my life. The first time I met you was at a party at my dear friend Mia's house. We sat at a table and all talked for hours. Whatever you said made me smile or laugh and when that tragic day came, my heart sank. I thought back to that night where I met you and cried. Thank you so much for the memories from that night. I will never forget you and your amazing personality. I only wish I got to know you even more, but I feel blessed that I had the privilege to meet you. And now I know there is someone in heaven looking down at us with a great heart and an even greater smile.
From,
Chris K
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteThere hasn't been one day since the accident that I haven't thought about you. I try and remember all of the good times we had together. I constantly think about your beautiful smile, and personality. You were truly special, and the kindest person i've ever known. I will never be able to express how much I miss you, and want you back. I love you forever, Julz.
Romy
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteSince the accident, I have thought about you every single day. Everything reminds me of you. You were the sweetest person I have ever known, and your smile lit my day. You were such an amazing dancer and inspire me. I can't even express how much I miss you. You made me laugh and smile, and you were always there. I wish I could have been there that day.
I love you,
Mikaela
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteEven though it has been a few months, you are still deeply affecting so many of us. I think about you constantly, even though I hardly knew you. I have so many letters to you, Julia, but I haven't posted them. We miss you so much.
Love,
Mackenzie